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I see the defense having a big game thanks in part to the pass rush getting to Gabbert early and often and really setting the tone of this game. I expect Fairly inconsistent play from the offense, but there will be a few big plays that should set the offense up for scoring opportunities.

I am not going to call it a 'good' game, because I'm guessing both teams are going to be pretty sloppy, and neither team is the most talented team in the league, but it will be close. I hope we can get a win at home though.

I just want to see the OL hold up, Ponder show improvement, and the secondary make a play or two._________________From the fool’s gold mouthpiece the hollow horn,
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I am not going to call it a 'good' game, because I'm guessing both teams are going to be pretty sloppy, and neither team is the most talented team in the league, but it will be close. I hope we can get a win at home though.

I just want to see the OL hold up, Ponder show improvement, and the secondary make a play or two.

From what I heard with the Jags line, they have been mediocre and I could see the pass rush really dominating the game coupled with the ridiculous crowd noise for the opener. Further, Gabbert has looked very rough in the pocket and Im not ready to buy his preseaseon hype that he has turned a corner in that regard. This should be a game where the pass rush has to play at a really high level to win, just like every week and I think there will be a lot of opportunities for Allen and Robison to take advantage of miscommunication from the noise, which will hopefully lead to a skittish Qb.

If our secondary can just play smart, this defense should be markedly improved from last year. We know that the defenive front line can get pressure and get to the quarterback, but too many times last year the players in the secondary didn't understand their assignments, which led to wide open receivers. So all I want to see on Sunday from the secondary is smart and disciplined play. If they do that, Gabbert won't have wide open receivers, and that should give the defensive line that extra second to get in his face and cause mistakes.

As for the offense, I'm not expecting perfection, but I think they will surprise. I know thae Jaguars have a very underrated defense, but with the improvements that our offensive line has shown, especially when it comes to run blocking. I think our offense will be able to control the ball and control the tempo of the game. Which should lead to an opening week win for the hime team._________________

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So, how bad will the replacement refs make this game? Are we looking at 4 hour games instead of 3?

Its not going to be an easy win. MJD might not "start", but he'll get his reps, and even if, Rashard Jennings is a very good backup. Justin Blackmon is going to give Cook/Robinson all they can handle. Above all, I expect to see a much more improved Gabbert. He's not going to look like the scared little QB we saw last year. I expect him to be one of the most improved QBs from last year.

We have our strong core of players to compete in every game. Jared Allen is the best DE in the game, Percy Harvin is lightning in a bottle, our secondary is improved, we got Adrian back, and like Gabbert, I expect to see a much more improved Christian Ponder.

So in the end, to win this game, we must win the turnover battle (not beating ourselves!), get big plays, and be consistant everywhere. No one has an excuse to play poorly.

It's a new year boys! Can't wait to get this show on the road! I expect the team to come out ready to play and ready to start the year off right..
With a WIN! Vikings 27 - Jaguars 13 SKOL!_________________

Can't see this Vikings offense scoring much on this Jag defense. Having Jones-Drew just now getting worked into the fold helps Minnesota a ton. Should be a close game, one that I believe Jacksonville will walk away with at the end._________________